City of Niles

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Niles, OH
Country:: US

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Request for Qualifications for Design/Engineering of the US-422 Watermain Loop Improvement Project
Open
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
The City of Niles, Ohio is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from engineering consultants to provide design, permitting, and bidding services for the US-422 Watermain Loop Improvement Project. The proposed project consists of constructing a new water main crossing beneath Mosquito Creek and US 422 using trenchless methods, primarily Horizontal Directional Drilling beneath Mosquito Creek and jack-and-bore beneath US 422. Submissions must comply with Section (D) of Ohio Revised Code 153.65, and sealed proposals are due to the City Auditor at 34 W State Street, Niles, OH 44446 by 10:00 a.m. on August 12, 2026.

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Census ID
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132532
Population
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18,116
Procurement Hell Score
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47 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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47 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize—history shows this path is unlikely to be approved. Pivot back to a coop.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Ohio DAS and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
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Sole Source
- City of Niles, OH: Sole source is rarely used and typically not approved. Do not invest time trying to build a sole source case; pivot to cooperative purchasing instead.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- City of Niles actively uses cooperative purchasing (notably Ohio DAS and Sourcewell) as its primary path. Evidence includes consistent coop usage and an established Sourcewell membership (Member ID 18151).
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Niles

Niles City Council Regular Meeting
Date: May 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a public hearing regarding a moratorium on data centers and discussed various public concerns including tree clearing near residential areas, alleyway maintenance, and property crime. Legislative actions included the first reading of ordinances for business grants and the approval of a consent agenda encompassing zoning code amendments, permit fee updates, a data center moratorium, and resolutions for property demolition, residential development grant applications, and safety study grants. The council also addressed administrative updates on community events and infrastructure projects.
Niles City Council Regular Meeting
Date: May 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed several communications including liquor license applications and an electric rate plan. A committee report was presented regarding a proposed data center project in Weathersfield Township, which spurred extensive public discussion concerning health, environmental, and utility impacts. Council discussed potential annexation of the data center site, proposed moratoria on data center developments, and various ordinances concerning permit fees, property transfers, and infrastructure projects, such as storm culvert repairs, service line potholing, and street paving.

Key Contacts

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Giovanne R. MerloAuditor

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Jimmy JulianCouncil At Large (Board Member)

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